The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, based in Hutchinson, has announced two grants totaling $282,000 to support health-related projects serving Kansans.

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Jun 5, 2009 at 12:01 AMJun 5, 2009 at 6:00 PM

The Community Health Institute of Kansas State University is getting a $132,000 grant supporting the development and evaluation of the HOP'N Home Environment Project, a preschool program to encourage more physical activity and healthful nutrition for young children at home.

The program's focuses include media literacy - to help young children distinguish between commercial advertising and entertainment - and giving parents tools to help children engage in active play and eat healthful meals and snacks.

Kim Moore, president of the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, said health fund grants have for several years focused on healthy lifestyles for young children, but that is has been difficult to engage parents.

Topeka-based advocacy organization Kansas Action for Children is getting a $150,000 grant to support KAC's Fiscal Focus work over the next three years.

Fiscal Focus provides ongoing analysis of state budget and tax policies and their impact on low-income children and families. The goal of Fiscal Focus is to ensure a balanced tax system and budget process that protects the well-being of Kansas children and their families while providing for a stable system of state revenues.

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